WBC Heavyweight Champion Fury & Former Heavyweight Champion Wilder Battle in Highly Anticipated Third Matchup Saturday, Juillet 24 Live on Pay-Per-View from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Cliquez ICIfor Photos from Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Ryan Hafey / Premier Champions de boxe Cliquez ICI pour les photos de Sean Michael Ham / TGB Promotions LOS ANGELES (Juin 15, 2021) – WBC Heavyweight World ChampionTyson “The Gypsy King” Furyand former longtime heavyweight championDeontay "The Bomber Bronze" Wilder squared off for a long and intense face-to-face stare down Tuesday in Los Angeles at a press conference to preview their highly anticipated third world title showdown taking place Saturday, Juillet 24 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and live on pay-per-view.
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Here is what the fighters and their trainers had to say Tuesday from The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. En direct:
FURY TYSON
“It was a crazy roller coaster toward this fight. I always say, ‘you’re never fighting someone, until you’re in the ring opposite them.’ It wasn’t hard for me to adjust to fighting Deontay Wilder again. It’s what I’m paid to do.
“I’m just always training and staying motivated. I’m happy to be living and here right now. I look forward to today. That’s how I manage everything. I’m a ‘living in the moment’ type of person.
“I hope Deontay brings something different for this fight. He needs to, if we’re facing facts. I hope he brings a challenge. Hopefully Malik Scott can bring the best out of Deontay Wilder.
“The beating from the last fight has had a physical, mental and emotional effect on his life. I was worried about him after the way I beat him.
“Deontay Wilder is a one-trick pony. He’s got great one-punch knockout power. I’m going to run him over like I’m an 18-wheeler. I guarantee he doesn’t go past where he did in the second fight. I’m looking for a big knockout straight away.
“He said all this stuff about bloodshed last time and we all know what happened last time. I’m going to keep it short and sweet today.”
Deontay Wilder
“Enough has been said. It’s time to cut off his head. Come July the 24, there will be bloodshed. Get your tickets now and I’ll see you soon.
“A lot of things are going to be different in this fight. En Juillet 24, the world is going to see. We’re going to reveal everything we’ve been working on.
“I didn’t feel any way about Fury trying to negotiate another fight. We knew we were in the right and we knew they couldn’t run. Silence is golden.
“I’ve been happy and even happier in my time off. I’ve had time to spend with my family and now I’m rejuvenated and ready to go.
“I’ve been training non-stop during the pandemic and I’ve been building. All this time between fights is going to be good for me and bad for him. I’ve had nothing but time to progress.
“Whatever he does on July 24, we will have an answer for it. I’m training very hard and my mind is very violent. I’m ready to go.”
SUGARHILL STEWARD, Entraîneur de Fury
“The amount of time me and Tyson have had together since joining forces hasn’t changed anything. Our chemistry has always been there. The only thing is, is that over that time, he now has the power to knock a man out with one punch.
“I’m glad he’s added that kind of power to go with his boxing skills and IQ. He now has the one-punch knockout power. He just needs to land that one punch.”
MALIK SCOTT, Entraîneur de Wilder
“Deontay and I have always had a chemistry and a brotherhood between us. Before we talked about moving forward with me as his trainer, I wanted to make sure we had the same chemistry as trainer and fighter that we had with our brotherhood. Our chemistry as fighter and trainer by far passes it. I’m impressed with how he’s adapted.
“I believe that with a fighter like Deontay, who has naturally raw power, combined with my technically sound background, we just match well together.
“Deontay has made the mental adjustments. All I needed was a receptive athlete. He’s already made the adjustments to do whatever I need him to do in that ring.
“I only see this fight going one way. If you just let Fury do what he wants, he’ll do way more than what you want. I have no doubt that Deontay will become the two-time heavyweight champion of the world and it will come by knockout.”
Le championnat des poids lourds a toujours été le prix le plus remarquable du sport. Au cours des dernières années, l'intérêt pour les géants fistic a diminué. Cela a changé avec le pouvoir passionnant de Deontay Wilder et le sens du spectacle charismatique de Tyson Fury.
Avec leur première rencontre se terminant par un match nul controversé, ils se retrouvent à partager la bague. Les deux hommes avec des records invaincus et un seul match nul (l'un contre l'autre) sur leur grand livre.
Les grands hommes occupent le devant de la scène pour le prix incontesté. «Le bombardier de bronze» et «Le roi tsigane»…. Qui régnera en maître?
AGE, ENREGISTREMENT, ET STATS
Wilder: Age: 34 ans
Enregistrement: 42-0-1 (41 Knockouts)
Hauteur: 6'7"
Poids: 219 * * Poids pour dernier combat (11-23-19)
Atteindre: 83"
Fureur:Age: 31 ans
Enregistrement: 29-0-1 (20 Knockouts)
Hauteur: 6'9 "
Poids: 254 * * Poids pour dernier combat (9-14-19)
Atteindre: 85"
RÉALISATIONS RING
Wilder:
Champion WBC des poids lourds ('15 -Pres)
Fureur:
Champion poids lourd WBA ("15-"16)
Champion poids lourd WBO ("15-"16)
Champion poids lourd IBF ("15-"16)
Champion poids lourd IBO ("15-"16)
Champion poids lourd linéaire ('15 -Pres)
STYLE
Wilder:
Un swing sauvage, combattant souvent bâclé avec de longs bras et une puissance de changement de combat dans les deux poings, Wilder aime définir la gamme avec sa main de tête et la suivre avec une variété de coups de poing puissants. Il porte son pouvoir tard dans ses combats et est capable de marquer un KO à tout moment.
Fureur:
Un confiant, sûr de lui, et parfois un combattant arrogant, Fury a des mouvements agiles et une rapidité pour un si gros combattant. Il combine un bon jeu de jambes avec des mouvements du haut du corps et une capacité à boxer orthodoxe ou gaucher, déséquilibrer les adversaires et mettre en place sa propre attaque offensive.
LEUR PREMIER BOUT
Wilder-Fury I:Fury a ouvert le combat avec un mouvement efficace, garder Wilder déséquilibré et incapable de décrocher quoi que ce soit de significatif Wilder a réussi à décrocher plusieurs coups durs dans le 4e tour, du sang coulant du nez de Fury. Fury a passé du temps au milieu des tours en tant que gaucher et a trouvé le succès. Wilder a marqué un renversement dans le 9e rond mais son attaque de suivi l'a laissé fatigué, a permis à Fury de reprendre son élan grâce au 11e rond. Le mémorable 12e a vu Wilder percer et atterrir une combinaison de crochets droit et gauche. Fury est tombé dur sur la toile, à plat sur le dos. Il s'est étonnamment élevé au décompte de 9 et devançait Wilder à la fin du dernier tour. Alejandro Rochin a marqué 115-111 Wilder, Robert Tapper a marqué 114-112 Fureur, et Phil Edwards a marqué 113-113.
POINTS FORTS
Wilder:
* Puissance - La détonation au bout des poings de Wilder, est principalement la main droite, est de proportions nucléaires. Alors que sa main gauche porte un pop substantiel, c'est la main droite de Wilder qui est considérée comme peut-être le coup de poing le plus dévastateur de la boxe aujourd'hui. Il peut mettre fin aux combats en posant sa main droite au milieu, l'arc au-dessus, ou fendre la garde comme un uppercut.
* Conditionnement - Au début de sa carrière, quand il terminait tous ses combats en quelques rounds, il y avait des points d'interrogation si Wilder s'estomperait dans les derniers tours. Il a prouvé qu'il pouvait se battre tout aussi fort dans les derniers rounds et capable d'un KO jusqu'à la cloche finale.
* Athlétisme - Wilder combine un mélange rare de taille, vitesse, puissance, et la capacité athlétique où il est facile de l'imaginer dominant dans tout type d'environnement sportif.
Fureur:
* Mouvement - Pour un homme avec la taille et le physique qui ressemblent à un dos argenté, Fury se déplace avec la grâce et l'agilité d'un danseur de ballet. Il est léger sur ses pieds et possède un mouvement du haut du corps sournois qui est étrange pour quelqu'un d'aussi grand.
* Confiance - Fury est extrêmement confiant en lui-même et croit en sa capacité. Il montre peu ou pas de peur sur le ring. Sa nature charismatique assurée lui donne un avantage psychologique.
* Résilient - S'il grimpait de la toile contre Wilder, surmonter une horrible coupure contre Wallin, ou lutter contre la dépression et la toxicomanie, Fury a montré une dureté et une résilience qui doivent être admirées.
FAIBLESSES
Wilder:
* Sloppy - Wilder montre tellement de confiance en sa puissance qu'il est souvent sauvage et négligé avec ses coups de poing et son jeu de jambes. Il a souvent l'air très amateur sur le ring.
* Problème avec les boxeurs - Les combattants qui utilisent un bon mouvement et des capacités de boxe perturbent Wilder. Il a du mal à mettre ses pieds et est souvent un pas en arrière. Il suivait Luis Ortiz dans les deux combats et a été surclassé pour la plupart de son premier combat avec Fury.
* Chin - Les rares fois où Wilder a été sérieusement vérifié au menton, il a montré quelques défauts dans sa durabilité. Ortiz l'avait gravement blessé et près d'une défaite par élimination directe.
Fureur:
* Distractions - Fury adore sa nouvelle renommée et parle de la WWE et du MMA. Il s'est séparé de son entraîneur Ben Davidson et appelle ses propres coups. Fury a également des sorts dans le ring où il perd sa concentration et il s'est retrouvé sur la toile plus d'une fois lors d'un manque de concentration.
* Vie personnelle - Ce sont des démons personnels bien documentés de Fury souffrant de dépression et de toxicomanie, avec un gain de poids à plus 400 Kg. Alors que ses triomphes sur ces démons sont admirables, les effets physiques durables ne peuvent être niés.
* Peau - Cela ne fait que cinq mois que Fury a subi une terrible entaille à l'œil droit contre Otto Wallin, exigeant 47 des points de suture. Alors que les médecins ont jugé la coupure suffisamment guérie, sa peau tendre pourrait se rouvrir au moment le plus inopportun.
Combat précédent
Wilder: (11/23/19) - Wilder a de nouveau marqué un KO contre Luis Oritz. Après avoir été expédié pour la majorité des six premiers tours, Wilder a établi sa gamme contre un Ortiz fatigant et a décroché une main droite pulvérisatrice qui a abouti à un KO d'un coup de poing.
Fureur:
(9/14/19) - Fury a survécu à un combat sanglant avec Otto Wallin, invaincu mais inconnu. Fury a subi une coupure à l'œil droit dans le 3e rond et le sang affectait clairement sa vision. Malgré la déficience, Fury contrôlait toujours l'action et blessait Wallin plusieurs fois en route vers une victoire décisive.
3 Meilleures performances
Wilder:
* Arthur Pin (1/16/16) - Après avoir pris du retard tôt, Wilder a repris dans le 4e rond et a commencé à s'installer et à contrôler l'action. Une seule main droite dans le 9e round a envoyé Szpilka vers le bas et inconscient, la 2016 Knockout de l'année.
* Gold Cup (1/17/15) - Wilder a répondu aux questions sur son endurance en allant à fond 12 tours pour la première fois de sa carrière et remportant le titre WBC dans le processus. Wilder a utilisé son long jab et a tenu Stiverne à distance avec ses compétences sous-estimées.
* Luis Ortiz (3/3/18) - Wilder a survécu à des moments effrayants contre le vétéran cubain souvent évité avant de l'emporter par 10e KO rond. Wilder a été troublé par les compétences de boxe d'Ortiz tôt avant de le renverser dans le 5e rond. Un rallye Ortiz dans le 7e Wilder était gravement blessé mais Wilder a pu se regrouper et marquer le KO quelques tours plus tard.
Fureur:
* Wladimir Klitschko (11/25/15) - Fury est entré dans la cour arrière de Klitschko et a remporté les championnats unifiés et linéaires des poids lourds par décision unanime. Alors que le combat était une affaire prudente, Fury a pu surpasser Klitschko avec un jeu de jambes supérieur, mouvement, et une sortie de punch plus élevée.
* Derek Chisora (11/29/14) - Fury a dominé le match revanche avec son rival britannique, boxe à distance, basculement entre orthodoxe et gaucher, et punir son adversaire jusqu'à ce que le coin arrête le combat après 10 ronds unilatéraux.
* Deontay Wilder (12/1/18) - À l'exception de deux renversements et de quelques jugements curieux, Fury contrôlait la majeure partie du combat. Il a évité les coups de poing de Wilder et a décroché des compteurs efficaces, faisant de Wilder un aspect confus et déséquilibré dans le processus.
Clés de la victoire
Wilder:
* Utilisez son jab et annulez le style maladroit de Fury
* Gardez ses coups de poing courts et compacts
* Ne soyez pas hypnotisé par le mouvement du haut du corps de Fury
Fureur:
* Changez le rythme et laissez Wilder deviner
* Utilisez le mouvement latéral pour empêcher Wilder de poser ses pieds
* Ne soyez pas arrogant contre les cordes
DES QUESTIONS
Wilder:
* Wilder peut-il gérer le mouvement peu orthodoxe de Fury?
* Will Wilder utilisera un meilleur plan de jeu?
* Will Wilder deviendra frustré?
Fureur:
* Will Fury essaiera trop fort pour le KO?
* Fury est-il totalement concentré sur la boxe?
* Son œil coupé est-il susceptible de se blesser?
PENECALE PRÉVISION
Les deux combattants sont des showmen exceptionnels et leurs entrées de ring respectives feront vibrer la foule. L'électricité sera à son comble à la cloche d'ouverture. Avec leur familiarité, il y aura moins de sentiment de sortie que leur première rencontre. Fury sera sur ses gardes pour aller de l'avant et Wilder essaiera de chronométrer ses avances et de décrocher des coups de poing. À la fin de 1st tour, Fury se moquera de Wilder et il y aura un échange de mots.
Le mouvement constant de Fury et les coups simples troubleront Wilder car ses contre-coups trouveront principalement de l'air vide. Les tours suivants seront un jeu passionnant de chat et de souris avec le plus petit Wilder dans le rôle du chat, futilité d'essayer de coincer le plus grand Wilder.
Wilder trouvera le succès avec son jab dans le 6e et 7e des balles et une main droite en boucle attraperont Fury sur le dessus de la tête, le déséquilibrant sur la toile. La fureur montera, clin d'oeil à son coin, et reviens en action. L'excitation fera que Wilder se balancera sauvagement et tombera lui-même sur la toile après avoir manqué la main droite surexagérée.
Avec Wilder apparemment fatigué par son coup de poing du tour précédent, Fury tournera gaucher et atterrira plusieurs mains droites, puis rebondir hors de portée de tout contre-poinçon.
Le mouvement de Fury et sa vitesse de travail plus élevée porteront l'action tout au long des manches de championnat, le menant à nouveau à une avance apparente avant le tour final.
La décision cette fois sera unanime avec Dave Moretti et Glenn Feldman marquant tous les deux 115-112 et Steve Weisfeld un peu plus près à 114-113, tous en faveur de «The Gypsy King» Tyson Fury.
Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Wilder & Undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion Fury Square Off in Highly Anticipated Rematch Taking Place Saturday, Février 22 dans l'événement historique Mega PPV du MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Février 13, 2020) – The upcoming rematch between WBC Heavyweight ChampionDeontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilderand lineal championTyson “Le roi tsigane” Fureuris the biggest heavyweight title fight in history.
Literally.
Standing 6’7″ et 6'9″ respectivement, Wilder and Fury create the greatest combined height ever seen in a bout for the WBC, Ring Magazine and lineal heavyweight titles, standing a collective 13 feet and 4 inches. The only heavyweight title bout “taller,” pour ainsi dire, took place in 2007, when the 7-foot Nikolay Valuev defended his WBA heavyweight title against the 6’6″ Jameel McCline. But never before have the sport’s very best big men been as large as they are today.
To put in perspective how large Wilder and Fury are, it’s best to compare them to the land of giants: The NBA. Consider the fact that at 6’7″ and in the neighborhood of 220 livres, Wilder is the same size as Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard. Fureur, pendant ce temps, is nearly identical to LeBron James in terms of height and weight.
These days, a look at the Top 10 of any rankings you choose shows that most contenders are built like Super Bowl champion tight end Travis Kelce, who stands 6’6″ and weighs around 250 livres.
As anyone who watched the thrilling first contest between Wilder and Fury will know, the two are indeed athletes, far from the lumbering behemoths you might expect men of their measurements to be. Wilder might be known for his titanic one-punch power, but he’s displayed some truly dynamic movement in the ring as well. Go watch the tape of his knockout of Bermane Stiverne and watch him bound laterally to create angles before landing his devastating shots, juking like a wide receiver in the open field, and you can see why Wilder dreamt of playing college football at Alabama when he was in high school.
Fury never dreamt of doing anything other than boxing-how could you when you were named after a heavyweight legend and born into a family rich with fighting history in Ireland. But the “Gypsy King” was also born with remarkable nimbleness to go along with a lifetime of developed boxing acumen, gliding around the ring and boxing with a style that would befit a welterweight, not a power forward-sized heavyweight.
Wilder and Fury are distinctive because ironically, giants aren’t usually dominant in sporting fields. While some have been all-time greats-i.e. the 6’9″ Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, who is a lock for the Hockey Hall of Fame-often times big men are known mostly just for being big, and don’t reach the pinnacle of their sport. And understandably so. Being colossally large is often a hindrance in as many ways as it’s an advantage, particularly when it comes to movement and dexterity. The NFL’s tallest player, seven-footer Richard Singh, played just eight career games, the MLB’s all-time tallest player, the 6’11” Jon Rauch, was a journeyman reliever, and tennis’ 6'dix” and 6’11” skyscrapers Ivo Karlovic, John Isner and Rilley Opelka have no majors to their names.
As human beings have become bigger and stronger over the years, naturellement, so have boxers. Rocky Marciano, standing 5’10 ½” and weighing just above 180 livres, would be a tiny cruiserweight by today’s standards. Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali, considered by many to be the two greatest heavyweights of all-time, and certainly not tiny fighters in their time, stood 6’1 ½” and 6’3″ respectivement. Theoretically, Louis would give up nine inches in reach to Fury, whose wingspan is 85″. There were outliers in earlier eras, of course-Jess Willard and Ernie Terrell were 6’6″ and above and captured heavyweight titles-but for decades it was possible to be the size of a modern cruiserweight and not just compete, but be an imposing figure in the division.
Things began to change in the late 80s and 90s, when Tony Tucker, Riddick Bowe and Lennox Lewis, a trio of 6’6″ heavies captured belts. But the modern era was ushered in by Vitali and Wladimir Klitscko, the 6’6″ brothers who essentially ruled the division for the better part of a decade before Fury unseated Wladimir for the lineal crown in 2015.
Boxing has had its share of giants through the years, many of which have fallen short of the elite levels. In recent times, fans will remember the much-hyped American prospect Tye Fields, a towering 6’8″ southpaw who despite a massive amount of hype, never fought for a world title. Julius “Le Towering Inferno” Long started his career 5-0, and at 7’1″ with a 90″ reach looked like a force to be reckoned with, before settling in as one of the sport’s most notorious journeymen and reliable sparring partners.
Wilder and Fury are a remarkable blend of size and athleticism and are bucking the trend that you can be “too big” to be great. As the rematch nears, it’s exciting-or perhaps scary-to think about the next evolution of heavyweights that will come after these two. There was a time when the great George Foreman, at 6’3″ and with a 78″ atteindre, or Larry Holmes at 6’3″ with an 81″ atteindre, were considered among the most daunting physical presences to ever step in the ring. But Wilder and Fury have set a new physical standard. Will NBA-sized heavyweights become the norm in the coming years?
At least for the moment, Wilder and Fury are far from normal. They’re colossal presences, ben oui, but they’re also the two very best heavyweights in the world at the peak of their powers, looking to follow up one of the most memorable fights, and hotly debated draws in recent history.
Who will stand tall on February 22?
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ABOUT DEONTAY WILDER VS. TYSON FURY II Wilder vs. Fury II will see the highly anticipated rematch between unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder and undefeated lineal champion Tyson “Le roi tsigane” Fury as they headline a historic, mega PPV event Saturday, Février 22 de la Garden Arena MGM Grand à Las Vegas.
Le Wilder vs. Fury II PPV begins at 9 p.m. HE / 6 h, heure. PT and features former heavyweight world champion Charles Martin squaring off against former title challenger Gerald “Le Coq Noir” Washington for a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title eliminator in the co-main event. WBO Junior Featherweight World Champion Emanuel “Cow-boy” Navarrete, alias “L'Iron Man mexicain” will defend his title against Filipino contender Jeo Santisima in the PPV featured bout. Plus, in the PPV opener, super welterweight sensation Sebastian “Le Towering Inferno” Fundora will face 2016 Australian Olympian Daniel Lewis in a 10-round battle of unbeatens.
Les billets pour l'événement sont en vente maintenant et peuvent être achetés àwww.mgmgrand.com ou www.axs.com. L'événement est promu par BombZquad Promotions, TGB Promotions, Top Rank et promotions Queensberry de Frank Warren. Une présentation Premier Boxing Champions.
Quartet of World Champions Anchor FOX Sports and ESPN Wilder vs. Fury II Pay-Per-View Broadcast
Wilder vs. Fury II on FOX Sports PPV and ESPN+ PPV, a Historic Joint Presentation, Starting Saturday, Février. 22 à 9:00 PM ET
LAS VEGAS – Aujourd'hui, FOX Sports and ESPN announced an extensive Wilder vs. Fury II fight week and fight night programming lineup in advance of the highly anticipated rematch between undefeated heavyweight championDeontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilderand unbeaten lineal championTyson “Le roi tsigane” Fureur aura lieu le samedi, Février. 22, in a historic, joint presentation by FOX Sports PPV and ESPN+ PPV live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Le Wilder vs. Fury II PPV begins at 9:00 PM ET and features former heavyweight world championCharles Martin squaring off against former title challengerGerald “Le Coq Noir” Washington in a 12-round IBF Heavyweight Title eliminator as the co-main event. WBO Junior Featherweight World ChampionEmanuel “Cow-boy” Navarrete, alias “L'Iron Man mexicain” will defend his title against Filipino contenderJeo Santisima in the PPV featured bout. Plus in the PPV opener, sensation super poids welter Sébastien “Le Towering Inferno” Fundora fera face 2016 Olympien australien Daniel Lewis dans une bataille d'invaincus en 10 rounds.
Prelims will begin at 7:30 PM ET on FS1, ESPNEWS and in Spanish on FOX Deportes and ESPN3, featuring two explosive bouts. ESPNEWS’ coverage will switch to ESPN at 8:00 PM ET.
Fight week and fight night programming will feature a quartet of former champions and current FOX Sports and ESPN analysts, including three-time world heavyweight championLennox Lewis, former two-division world champion and 2004 U.S.. Médaillé d'or olympique Andre Ward, deux fois champion du monde poids welter Shawn Porterand future Hall of FamerTimothy Bradley. Lewis and Ward will join ESPN veteran broadcasterJoe Tessitorefor ringside commentary. Bradley and Porter will join ESPN’smax Kellerman et FOX Sports’ Brian Kenny (hôte) live on the desk. ESPN’s boxing insidersMark Kriegel et Bernardo Osunawill serve as reporters alongside FOX Sports’ Kate Abdo. Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Hazzard Sr. will serve as the unofficial scorer and rules expert, while Jimmy Lennon, Jr. will serve as ring announcer. Spanish-language coverage from site includes play-by-play from ESPN Deportes’ Jorge Eduardo Sánchez and FOX Deportes’ Adrián García Márquez, alongside former champions Juan Manuel Márquez (ESPN) and Hall of Famer Erik “Terrible” Morales (FOX Sports) on the analysis. ESPN’ David Faitelson and FOX Deportes’ Jaime Motta will provide commentary.
FOX Sports and ESPN’s presentation of Wilder vs. Fury II will feature unique production upgrades to bring fans closer to the ring and deliver views that enhance their experience. The production will include 35 cameras – unprecedented for an ESPN boxing production – seven super-slow-motion and six robotic cameras, a 4D camera system that allows 360 degree replays, a mini FlyCam, a JITA camera for unique shots, as well as bumper corner cameras.
Covering the historic heavyweight battle, FOX Sports and ESPN will be producing an unprecedented amount of content from numerous locations in Las Vegas starting Tuesday, Février. 18. Lead up coverage includes:
SportsCenter on the Road(Tuesday-Sunday, from MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater): Toni Collins, Mark Kriegel, Bernardo Osuna, Joe Tessitore and Stan Verrett rotate to host segments for ESPN’s flagship news and information program. Wilder vs. Fury II Final Press Conference(Wednesday at 4:30 PM ET on FS1 and ESPN2): Watch Joe Tessitore, Brian Kenny and Shawn Porter preview Saturday’s showdown, while Kate Abdo hosts the fighters in their final press conference from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes. Wilder vs. Fury II Official Weigh-In: (Vendredi à 6:00 PM ET on FS1 and ESPN2 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena): Joe Tessitore, Brian Kenny and Shawn Porter discuss the heavyweight title fight, while Kate Abdo reports. Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes. Wilder vs. Fury II Pre-Show on ABC: Will feature Joe Tessitore from the desk, with ringside analysis from Tim Bradley, max Kellerman, Mark Kriegel, and Andre Ward, and reports from Bernardo Osuna. Max on Boxing(Mardi & Thursday from MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater; Mercredi & Friday from the MGM Grand Garden Arena): ESPN’s boxing series hosted by Max Kellerman airing on ESPN2 at 5:00 PM ET, Mardi, Jeudi, Friday and 5:30 PM ET on Wednesday. Shows on Tuesday, Jeudi, Friday will each be one hour, while Wednesday will be 30-minutes following the live final press conference. Speak For Yourself(Wednesday-Friday at 3:00 PM ET on FS1): Jason Whitlock et Marcellus Wileyco-host the 90-minute discussion and opinion-based program live on-set at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino set near the MGM Grand Race & Sports Book. First Take (Thursday-Friday at 10:00 AM ET on ESPN): ESPN’s morning debate show hosted byMolly Qerimwith commentatorsStephen A. Forgeron et max Kellermanwill have Smith, Kellerman and Qerim live on-set at the MGM Grand set near KÀ Theater.
Wilder vs. Fureur IIOriginal Content ESPN RingSciencehosted by Andre Ward, exclusively on ESPN+.Countdown: Deontay Wilder contre. Tyson Fury II, one-hour specialgoes behind the scenes and inside the lives of both fighters as they prepare for their long-awaited rematch. Re-airs during fight week across ESPN and FOX Sports platforms. Inside Wilder vs. Fureur II, an in-depth four part series which looks into the fighter’s preparation leading up to fight night. Re-airs across ESPN and FOX Sports platforms throughout fight week. Wilder vs. Fureur II: The Roundtablepremieres on ESPN Friday, Février. 14. E60: (Sun at7:00 PM ET on ESPN): Tyson Fury is a 31-year-old Englishman and unbeaten lineal champion. En 2017, he was on the brink of total self-destruction, and battled depression and anxiety. Sur Février 22, Fury enters the ring to settle old scores when he takes on current WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Before he does, Fury sits down withEt:60 reporter Jeremy Schaap to discuss his demons, the road to recovery and his comeback. Andre Ward’s Unguarded with Tyson Fury, available now exclusively on ESPN+.
FOXSports.com From FOXSports.com: Martin Rogers on how the epic Wilder vs. Fury rematch will shape the boxing landscape and their legacies. ‘One More Round’ with Wilder and Fury – both fighters break down the pivotal rounds from their first bout The best of “Inside PBC Boxing” including both fighters’ Keys to Victory as broken down by Shawn Porter and Abner Mares A host of original content on @PBConFOX’s social channels, including Wilder and Fury’s Top 3 Knockouts and their Boxing Mount Rushmores
ESPN.com From ESPN.Com: The Tyson Fury rollercoaster – a look at the highs and lows of a wild career Mark Kriegel on how Tyson Fury’s decision to change trainers changed everything about this fight The stories about Deontay Wilder you need to know, as told by those who know him best Mark Kriegel on how Deontay Wilder became the unlikeliest American boxing icon Breaking down “The punch”: An oral history of the 12eround in the first Wilder-Fury fight How does each fighter get the job done? Tim Bradley offers up the gameplan for both fighters (E+) Social:@ESPNRingside Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
FOX Sports and ESPN Fight Night Schedule for Saturday, Février 22:
Sat., 2/22
Time ET Montrer Réseau 11:00 AM *A Los Golpes ESPN 1:00 PM Wilder vs. Fury II Pre-Show (En direct) Abc 5:00 PM Deontay Wilder contre. Tyson Fury II (Early Undercards)
FOX Sports App, ESPN App unauthenticated (Anglais & Spanish), 6:00 PM Wilder vs. Fury II Pre Show (ABC Re-air)
ESPNEWS 7:00 PM Wilder vs. Fury II Live Pre-Show
FS1, ESPNEWS; Spanish: ESPN3, FOX Sports 7:30 PM Deontay Wilder contre. Tyson Fury II (Undercards)
FS1, ESPNEWS Spanish: ESPN3, FOX Sports 8:00 PM Deontay Wilder contre. Tyson Fury II (Undercards)
FS1, ESPN Spanish: ESPN3, FOX Sports 9:00 PM Wilder vs. Fury II PPV Available on PPV via major cable and satellite providers, FOX Sports app and ESPN+ Conclusion of PPV Deontay Wilder contre. Tyson Fury II Post Show (En direct)
FS1, ESPN2 Conclusion of PPV En espagnol – Deontay Wilder contre. Tyson Fury II Post Show (En direct)
ESPN, FOX Sports *slight delay
Carte principale, Undercards and Early Undercards (All times ET)
9:00 PM Main Deontay Wilder (C) vs. Tyson Fury (Lineal) Co-métrage Charles Martin vs. Gerald Washington Special Feature Emanuel Navarrete (C) vs. Jeo Santisima Ouvreur Sebastian Fundora contre. Daniel Lewis 8:00 PM Feature Amir Imam vs. Javier Molina 7:30 PM Feature Subriel Matias vs. Petros Ananyan 5:00 PM Feature Rolando Romero vs. Arturs Ahmetovs Undercard Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Matt Conway Undercard Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Cory Champion Undercard Isaac Lowe vs. Alberto Guevara
Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Wilder & Undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion Fury Preview Highly Anticipated Rematch Taking Place Saturday, Février 22 in FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
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LOS ANGELES (Janvier 28, 2020) – Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder and undefeated lineal heavyweight championTyson “Le roi tsigane” Fureur continued their war of words at a special attraction press event on Saturday at FOX Studios in Los Angeles, as they near their highly anticipated showdown taking place Saturday, Février 22 in a historic, joint FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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The two gargantuan heavyweights traded words and shared updates on training camp leading up to one of the most heavily awaited fights in recent memory. A large media contingent was on hand to watch the undefeated titans square off once again, less than one month before they will finally meet in the ring to settle the score, 14 months after their unforgettable first clash.
Here is what the fighters had to say Saturday in Los Angeles:
Deontay Wilder
“Things are going amazing. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. To come from where I come from, it’s amazing to be here. When you get a happy Deontay Wilder in training camp, you can definitely expect great things from me. Voilà’ what I’m going to give you.
“We haven’t seen his power displayed like he’s been talking about. It hasn’t been continuous, like mine. I think he has pillows as fists. That’s what I felt in our last fight.
“With the strategies that he’s talking about, I don’t really know how to take it. I don’t know if he’s trying to throw me off my game by saying he’s going to knock me out. But it’s exciting to hear and I’m looking forward to February 22.
“Everything on his body is a target, not just his cut. Everything that is permissible for me to hit, I’m going to hit it.
“When you fight someone like me, it’s a mistake to tinker around with your training camp. I’m unpredictable in that ring. When you have too many opinions and too many people who think they have the remedy, it usually backfires.
“I think this win will be more special than the others. Because of the history that we have, with that controversial draw. I consider Tyson a brother of this era, especially in the heavyweight division. The other fighters don’t want to let themselves loose and have fun. We’re both able to enjoy what we do day after day. Because when the bell rings, tout peut arriver.
“Fighting a guy like Fury, you have to be careful. Time goes by so fast in the ring. You’re trying to do everything that you prepared for. With what he brings to the table with his boxing skills, you have to have some awareness of the clock. But with my power, it’s his job to really watch the clock and try to avoid me for 36 procès-verbal.
“We both have to come in like we did the first fight, with our hearts on our sleeves and the warrior mentality that we always bring. When you get to this point, the scenery itself makes for a great fight. We all know when I come to fight, I don’t play around. We can play around here today, but we’re going to have that killer mentality in the ring.”
FURY TYSON
“I’m born ready. I’m feeling good in training camp. Everything has been going really well. There’s no injuries or excuses. It’s all dedication and sacrifice, one day after another.
“The first fight I wanted to go in there and out box him. It didn’t work. No matter what people say, I didn’t win. I count a draw as a loss.
“We’re giant heavyweights. I’ve had 20 KO, so I’m very capable of knocking people out. When you underestimate someone else’s power, you usually end up unstuck. Whether I’m a great puncher or not, I don’t believe anybody else can match me with heart and determination. I’m going to put my iron will on Deontay Wilder.
“I felt that I needed to get an edge in this fight. It’s not personal with me and my trainers, cutmen and nutritionists. It’s business. If I think someone else is going to improve my business, I’ll do it.
“How do you beat a massive puncher? You have to back him up. He gets massive leverage in those long arms while coming forward. I have to put him on the back foot and make him absorb some of my power.
“I’m the Gypsy King. There’s only been one and there’s only likely to be one going forward. That’s one belt that Deontay Wilder can’t ever win.
“He had a great performance against Ortiz. He did what he was supposed to do. He knocks guys out. He was relaxed and calm under the pressure. I was impressed. Not by the knockout, but by the way he was conducting himself under pressure.
“I’m always real. Deontay Wilder has knocked out 43 opponents in a row. Even if I hate this guy, I respect that. He has amazing power and his name is up there with all-time greats. He’s a great puncher who gets the job done.”
Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Wilder & Undefeated Lineal Heavyweight Champion Fury Preview Highly Anticipated Rematch Taking Place Saturday, Février 22 in FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
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LOS ANGELES (Janvier 13, 2020) – Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World ChampionDeontay “Le Bomber Bronze” Wilder et champion linéaire invaincu Tyson “Le roi tsigane” Fureur continued their war of words and previewed their much anticipated rematch at a Los Angeles press conference on Monday before they square off Saturday, Février 22 in a historic, joint FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Wilder vs. Fury II will come 14 months after their thrilling first fight that saw Wilder retain the title via split draw, after Fury miraculously rose from a 12eround knockdown to finish the fight. It is one of the most memorable moments in recent heavyweight history, et en février 22 the two undefeated titans will take their war of words back into the ring to stake their claim as the best heavyweight in the world.
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The charismatic stars put their magnetic personalities on display at the press conference, each laying claim to a rightful victory in their first contest, while also declaring their intent on finishing the rematch with an emphatic knockout victory. Here is what the press conference participants had to say Monday from The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. En direct:
Deontay Wilder
“It’s great to be back for another big event. This is the biggest title fight of this era for sure and I can’t wait. I’m always in my element. I’m always in the zone. Right now I just can’t wait for February 22.
“My body feels like its walking into the sixth week of camp instead of the third week. It’s been amazing to have the quick turnaround after the Ortiz fight in November. I’m coming in shape. I put shape on top of shape and it’s allowed me to prepare even harder for Fury.
“We all know in rematches I’m always sharp because I’ve been in there before and I know what my opponent is capable of doing and what they plan on doing. I’m prepared more than ever for this fight.
“I knocked him out the first time we fought. I told him two years ago I was going to baptize him. Rising up is part of the baptism. But this a different story. This is unfinished business. Because he’s in WWE I’m going to make sure he gets knocked out of the ring, I might even come down with a flying elbow from the top rope.
“Fury not wanting the rematch me immediately definitely made this fight bigger. We had two warmups. I had a lot more dangerous road than he had though. He played it safe, while I went to the mountain top and climbed it. I’m building for my legacy.
“If he beat me, then why all the new trainers? Every day it changes. Firing and hiring. He wants to talk about being out of shape the first time, mais il était en grande forme. He spent 100,000 pounds on all those camps. I still to this day have the same people with me and I don’t need to change it.
“When you’re facing power there’s no way around it. You can’t prepare for that. You just have to hope that when it lands, it doesn’t do that much damage. He doesn’t even know how he got on the ground or how he got up in the first fight. He’s been dealing with feeling ever since the end of the first fight.
“I’m going to do exactly what I said I would do. Je vais l'assommer. I’m the lion. I’m the king of the jungle. I’m going to rip his head off his body. Everyone sit tight and buckle up. It’s going to be a fun ride on the way to giving everyone the best fight you’ve seen in your lives.
“This is a major fight for the public and everyone should be excited. It doesn’t’ get any better than this. Two giants and two champions, putting it all on the line for everyone’s entertainment. We’re leaving it all in the ring to see who is the king.
“There’s so many things that go through my head as I take my time to adjust and time my opponent’s movements. I’m building the data I need to set him up for that perfect punch. There’s a lot of things that come with skills. Not just the average fundamentals. There are a lot of different things and that’s what makes boxing what it is. My ring IQ is very high and that’s how I set them up. I know everything he wants to do. Il m'a donné 100% of him already.
“He believes in his heart that he’ll knock me out. I always teach people to speak it, believe it and receive it. The magic of it all is in the belief. Though he’s saying those things, I don’t feel in his energy that he believes that. I feel like he’s nervous because of what happened the first time.
“I just learned from the first fight that I need to be calmer. I’m going to be a lot more patient in this fight, just like in the second Luis Ortiz fight. The object of boxing is to win, not just to win rounds. And I win in devastating fashion.”
FURY TYSON
“The consensus is either he knocks me out, or I win on points. Usually when people have that opinion, it goes the opposite way around. Expect him to box and me to be looking for the knockout.
“He thinks I’m going to come out herky-jerky with my famous style, but I want him to meet me in the center of the ring and have a slugfest, best man wins. I didn’t have the gas to finish him in the last fight, but this time I can turn that screwdriver until he’s gone. Let’s make it a Marvin Hagler vs. Tommy Hearns type of fight. I’ll meet you Inthe middle of the ring on February 22. Just watch out for the right hand, because you’re going to sleep in two rounds.
“We finally have the rematch and I can’t remember a bigger heavyweight fight in a long time. Maybe Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson was the last big one like this and that was another U.S. vs. U.K. épreuve de force.
“Deontay Wilder hasn’t been returning my calls or messages since I beat him last time. He’s trying to keep his distance. He didn’t want to be around me so I can get in his head. But I don’t think you can really get in anyone’s head. At the end of the end of the day, it’s just talk. It doesn’t really matter what we say. It matters what happens on February 22.
“What’s going to happen in this fight is that I’m going to get what I rightfully won last time. I’m going to get the green belt and keep my lineal title. And if he wants to rematch me after, I’ll beat him again. I’ve already beat him once, and I know I can beat him three times in a row.
“Je vais gagner, c'est ce que je fais. Deontay Wilder can make all the excuses he wants to make. Everyone on his team can tell him he won that fight, but as a fighting man, you know when you win and lose a fight. I’m going to go out there give him a boxing lesson and knock him out.
“You’re never a finished article, you can always improve. I like to keep freshening things up every now and again. I don’t make excuses. I won fair and square and we get to do it again. I’m ready for a fight today.
“I’m the best of my era and I took that title from Wladimir Klitschko. Nobody disputed he was the best and I took that from him, until someone beats me, that’s my title.
“He’s going to try to and the right hand. If I’m stupid enough to get hit with it, I deserve to lose. I hit the floor twice in the first fight, but it’s all about how you respond, I’m a fighting man. If he can’t finish me, I’m going to eat him up.
“I’m looking for a knockout. That’s why I hired Sugarhill. He gets you to sit down on that big right hand. That’s what I’m looking for. There’s the game plan. If I wasn’t looking for a knockout, I would have sharpened up what I did in the last fight. I’m not coming for that. I’m looking for my 21st assommer.
“When I get him in there again, I’m going to make him feel the fury. I’ve never been as sure of anything in my whole life. As sure as I was this morning putting this suit on. 100 percent he can’t win He’s got a puncher’s chance like anyone else. I’m much sharper and more fit now. I’m ready to rumble right now. I hope he train hard and goes to bed sleeping thinking about me.”
TOM BROWN, Président de TGB Promotions
“Sur Février 22, au MGM Grand Garden Arena, it’s going to be bombs away. We have two superstars here. The best two heavyweights in the world. Both fighters are going to show a lot of passion at this press conference and all the way leading up to this fight because there is so much at stake.
“These are the best in boxing. There is nothing like a big heavyweight championship fight. We have the undefeated hardest punching, the most feared heavyweight in the world and I believe one of the all-time great heavyweights in Deontay Wilder.
“There is a reason Fury and his team didn’t want the immediate rematch right after the first fight. He’s taken a couple of tune-up fights instead because he felt that power on December 1. That’s not going to change this time, he can just ask Luis Ortiz.
I was lucky enough to promote the first fight and I believe we have something special in this rematch. I look forward to a fantastic fight on February 22 and we’ll see everyone there.”
TODD DUBOEF, President of Top Rank
“We talk about boxing having a renaissance, but it’s really about the heavyweight division. That’s what is going to create that renaissance more than anything right now.
“Tyson is so true, so gritty and he backs it up with everything he does. When you combine it with Deontay Wilder, you have two great personalities. This is really the beginning of the next super heavyweight run for the sport of boxing.”
SUGARHILL STEWARD, Entraîneur de Fury
“This fight here is one of those fights that you don’t want to miss. The first one was one not to miss as well and I’m sure you all watched the replay. You have two great champions here going at each other. Both fighters left the ring still undefeated last time and still wanting to settle the store. Sur Février 22, the score will be settled.
“The heavyweight division is still the biggest and most powerful division in boxing. It always will be. Everyone wants to see the fighters throwing the big blows. Wilder is one of the hardest hitters in history and Tyson is one of the best boxers. I’m happy to be training. with Tyson Fury. It’s been about 10 years since we trained together. He trained with me and Emanuel Steward and I’m here to complete what Emmanuel started.”
Despite rumors surrounding it for
years, professional boxing is still alive, and it’s still far in front of MMA
judged by public interest and the prize money. One of the reasons for that are
heavyweights, especially Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and a bit less Anthony
Joshua who just avenged the only loss of his career. Encore, there is no doubt
that Wilder and Fury are the cream of the crop, and their fight in 2020 will
decide who is the king of the most popular division.
We won’t have to wait much for the dream
match, as the contract is signed for February 22nd, as the fight will take in
Las Vegas, probably in MGM grand where Fury made his impressive American debut,
destroying Tom Schwartz in June 2019. Wilder also loves the place, since he
became a champion there, defeating Bermane Stiverne and he recently defended
the title against Ortiz. But what makes their second bout as exciting asRPG Sex Games, is
that no one is a clear favorite.
The thing is Wilder and Fury are
extremely different fighters. Fury is in the best shape of his career recently,
and when it comes to boxing skills, he is far ahead of Wilder. As demonstrated
by their first meeting, Fury is not a one-trick pony as he knows how to change
pace and attack his opponent with both hands and in different ways. He can
punch, but he is far from being impatient. He is the reason why no one believes
that his match against the American will end early. Even on his bad day, Fury
can withstand almost anything and knows how to overturn the match. As for the
Wilder, he is a whole different story. He started boxing very late, and during
his career, he was doubted even by experts that claimed he is a contender at
best. There is no doubt about it – Wilder is the one with the ultimate power.
Give him a chance to land a solid punch, and that is probably it for the night.
That alone is what made him come out of the match with Fury undefeated, rocking
him twice. Mais, Fury is the first opponent that was able to get up after such
devastating shots, even though that took away his victory.
It’s hard to predict the winner as it’s much easier to make a list of excellentAndroid Sex Games. What we can predict is that this fight will highly unlikely be finished in early rounds, as it is highly unlikely that Wilder will win if he doesn’t drop Fury a few times. Judged by that, Fury looks like an early favorite in this one, but when you have a strong puncher like Wilder, it’s almost impossible not to let him land a single devastating punch in all 12 tours. If you are neutral and want to see a good fight, this is the one you don’t want to miss!
Beverly Hills, Californie. (Juin 5, 2019) – Invaincu super-moyens Cem Kilicwill look to take another step towards the world rankings when he takes on Martez McGregor on Saturday, June 15th at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The fight will be part of the Tyson Fury – Tom Schwarz undercard.
Kilic of Frankfort, Allemagne, who now calls Los Angeles, California home, a un dossier de 13-0 avec huit KOs.
Le 24 year-old Kilic has upped his resume and reputation thanks to wins over Jerhed Fenderson (1-0), Joe Amouta (7-1-1), and a nationally televised win over DeAndre Ware (12-0-2).
Dans son dernier combat, Kilic stopped Zacariah Kelly in two rounds on February 15th in Hinckley, Minnesota.
“I have had a great training camp for this fight with my head trainer Buddy McGirt,” said Kilic. “I have been sparring with Sergey Kovalev for the last month, and I am in the best shape of my life. I am excited to showcase my talent on June 15th, and to make history as the first fighter from Turkey to fight at the MGM Grand! Big thanks to my manager Shane Shapiro and my promoter Greg Cohen for getting me this opportunity.”
“Cem is really peaking at the right time of his career. While this is only his 14th pro fight, being in training camps the last four years with legendary fighters like Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Sergey Kovalev, Jermell Charlo, and Errol Spence Jr. has helped him develop into a fighter well beyond 13 fights on his professional record. I am anxious for the world to see Cem Kilic live on ESPN 2 come June 15th,” said Shane Shapiro of No Limit Mindset LLC.
McGregor of Chicago. a un dossier de 8-1 avec six coups de grâce.
Le 28 year-old McGregor has a win of previously undefeated Luis Jimenez (3-0). McGregor has won five in a row, which includes his last bout, when he stopped David Mason in the 1st round on February 22nd in Elk Grove, Illinois.
Kilic is the 1st fighter from Turkey to fight at The MGM Grand.
Kilic is managed by No Limit Mindset LLC. He is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions.
ALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. FURY EPILOGUE Premieres on SHOWTIME Immediately Following The Delayed Telecast of the Dramatic Main Event
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The thrilling Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury heavyweight blockbuster, a sure-fire Fight of the Year candidate,will air on SHOWTIME this Saturday, Décembre 8 à 9 p.m. ET/PT. The WBC Heavyweight World Championship bout between the 6-foot-7 unbeaten American champion Wilder and 6-foot-9 challenger Fury originally aired live on SHOWTIME PPV®Samedi, Décembre 1 du Staples Center à Los Angeles.
Samedi, both Wilder and Fury made strong cases for 2018 Fighter of the Year honors. Wilder faced the two toughest opponents of his career this year including a spectacular knockout win over Cuban slugger Luis Ortiz in a Fight of the Year candidate in March. Fureur, the lineal heavyweight champion, returned from a two-and-a-half-year layoff to score two wins in a span of 10 weeks before facing Wilder. Samedi, he miraculously withstood a devastating, final-round knockdown that appeared to knock him out cold. Fury rose dramatically and continued to fight until the final bell to cap an effort that will go down as one of the greatest comeback stories in all of sports.
The SHOWTIME presentation of the Wilder vs. Fureur, a bout that has been hailed as “…the greatest night for boxing in the U.S. in recent memory,"ParYahoo! Sportif, will be immediately followed by the premiere ofALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. FURY EPILOGUE. The networks’ Emmy Award winningÉpiloguerévèle le drame de la nuit de combat d'un point de vue unique et présente aux téléspectateurs les conséquences rarement vues des combats de prix aux championnats du monde. ALL ACCESS: WILDER vs. FURY EPILOGUEgoes behind the scenes, into the locker rooms, corners and inner circles as Fury aims to complete a storybook comeback and Wilder looks to continue his reign as the “baddest man on the planet.”
Jarrett Hurd Defends WBA, IBF 154-Pound Titles With Fourth-Round KO Over James Welborn; Luis Ortiz Registers 10-Round TKO of Travis Kauffman; Joe Joyce Remains Undefeated With First-Round KO Against Joe Hanks
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LOS ANGELES (Décembre. 1, 2018) – Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury fought to a split-decision draw on SHOWTIME PPV® on Saturday night from STAPLES Center in arguably one of the best heavyweight fights in years.
After controlling the WBC World Championship fight early, Fureur (27-0-1, 19 KOs) miraculously overcame two knockdowns by Wilder (40-0-1, 39 KOs) – including one in round 12 – in the improbable draw. Les juges ont noté le combat 115-111 for Wilder, 114-112 for Fury and 113-113.
“I think with the two knockdowns I definitely won the fight,” said Wilder, who has recorded a knockdown in each of his 41 pro fights and was defending his WBC belt for the eighth time since 2015. “We poured our hearts out tonight. We’re both warriors, but with those two drops I think I won the fight.”
Fury saw it differently, stating that he gave it everything he had.
“We’re on away soil, I got knocked down twice, but I still believe I won that fight,” said England’s Fury, whose amazing comeback continues following a two and a half-year absence from the sport from drug and alcohol addiction and mental health issues. “I hope I did you all proud after nearly three years out of the ring. I was never going to be knocked down tonight. I showed good heart to get up. I came here tonight and I fought my heart out.”
It was an electrifying night with an attendance announced at 17,698 les fans, which included Hollywood stars and fight fans like former Lakers greats Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry West, former NFL stars Michael Strahan and Michael Irvin, and boxing legends Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather.
Fureur, who out-landed Wilder 84-71 global, was caught by a short right hand by Wilder just behind the left ear to drop Fury for the third time in his career in the ninth round. Then in the 12th, a Wilder right hand and left hook combination sent the 6-foot-9 Fury down again, hitting his head on the canvas. De nouveau, he managed to stand up and referee Jack Reiss let him continue to fight.
“Boxing is always the theater of the unexpected, and that’s what we had tonight,” SHOWTIME expert analyst Al Bernstein said.
Bernstein said seeing Fury get up and continue to fight after the brutal knockdown was “one of the most astonishing things I’ve ever seen in the boxing ring.”
SHOWTIME boxing historian and commentator Steve Farhood had Fury controlling the early rounds and Fury winning rounds 3-8, and ultimately scored the fight, 115-111.
Because of a rematch clause, both fighters were asked if they would like to do it again. “I would love for it to be my next fight," Wilder a dit. “Why not? Let’s give the fans what they want to see. It was a great fight and let’s do it again. It doesn’t matter to me where we do it.”
“One hundred percent we’ll do the rematch,” said Fury, fighting in the first heavyweight title pay-per-view bout in America since 2002. “We are two great champions. Me and this man are the two best heavyweights on the planet.”
Wilder said he came out slow and rushed his punches. “I didn’t sit still. I was too hesitant. I started overthrowing the right hand and I just couldn’t adjust.”
Fureur, fighting for the third time this year with 26-year-old trainer Ben Davison in his corner, also had former boxing great Ricky Hatton and seven-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach in his corner.
In the lead-up fight to Wilder-Fury, “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (23-0, 16 KOs) defended his 154-pound IBF and WBA world title belts with a fourth-round knockout against United Kingdom’s James Welborn (24-7, 7 KOs), who was fighting for the first time on American soil.
Welborn was the aggressor in the first minute of the fourth round, sending Hurd to the ropes with punch after punch to the body and head. Suddenly realizing he might be in trouble, Hurd of Accokeek, Maryland, countered back from sudden adversity in dramatic fashion and sent Welborn back-tracking before a devastating body punch sent him to one knee. He was counted out at 1:55 by referee Lou Moret, who was officiating the final fight of his 30-plus year career.
Après le combat, undefeated super welterweight Jermell Charlo entered the ring to challenge for Hurd’s coveted belts. “We definitely want Charlo,” Hurd told SHOWTIME Sports’ Jim Gray, saying the matchup would likely occur after one more fight. “I’m calling the shots. je suis non. 1 right now. When I say answer the phone, answer the phone. I got the date.”
Charlo shot back. “This is easy money. I like those belts – they look real good on you. He said he wants another fight. I’m ready now.”
Hurd, who unified the WBA and IBF belts by beating WBA champion Erislandy Lara in April in Las Vegas, was returning with a surgically repair left shoulder. He threw 118 jabs, more than half of the 220 punches he threw in the fight.
“I’m just coming off surgery so I wanted to see how I worked off the jab,"A dit Hurd. “I felt good I was working behind the jab I got caught on the ropes and got caught with some shots and said ‘that’s enough. He got enough TV time.’ I heard the crowd and I didn’t want to get brave. So I turned it up and got the knockdown.”
Former Wilder foe and heavyweight southpaw Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz (30-1, 26 KOs) returned to STAPLES Center for a second consecutive victory with a resounding 10th-round TKO against Travis “My Time” Kauffman (32-3, 23 KOs) de Reading, Pennsylvanie.
The 39-year-old Ortiz of Camaguey, Cuba, registered left-cross knockdowns in the sixth, eighth and 10th rounds before the final blow coming later in the 10th round against a gritty Kauffman. It was the 26th career stoppage for Ortiz, who lost to Wilder in a Fight of the Year candidate back in March.
The fight was officially called at 1:58 of the 10th round. "Je suis un guerrier,” Ortiz said. “Nothing contains me. We didn’t have to knock him out but we wanted to show everything we have in our repertoire, and we showed it tonight.”
Ortiz, who was warned twice for low blows, clipped Kauffman for a second time by a lethal left hand of Ortiz at 2:29 dans le huitième round. But just like the first time he was send to canvas in the sixth round, Kauffman was able to get up and continue fighting.
The technically sound performance by Ortiz included 376 jab attempts to Kauffman’s 99 and out-landing him 66-7. That led to a 135-37 lead in total connects and a 69-30 margin in power connects against Kauffman, who SHOWTIME commentator Paulie Malignaggi called, “a stubborn guy who wouldn’t go away.”
“Of course I’ll fight the winner of this fight [Wilder-Fury],” Ortiz said. “I want that second fight with Wilder. I want to fight anybody.”
In the pay-per-view telecast opener, Joe “The Juggernaut” Joyce (7-0, 7 KOs) recorded a massive first-round knockout against Joe “The Future” Hanks (23-3, 15 KOs). A rising heavyweight, Joyce, de Londres, Angleterre, ended the fight officially after just 2:25 as he used a right jab to set up a near-perfect left hook sending Hanks to the canvas and down for the count.
Trained by noted trainer Abel Sanchez, Joyce told Gray he’s ready for anyone. “I want to get in some bigger fights,” said the former Olympic silver medal winner who recorded his fourth first-round KO. “I’ve been doing well so there is plenty more to come. All the support from back home in England, thanks for coming. I hope I put on something good to watch.”
It was the second win in the United States for Joyce, who also picked up the vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title. “I’m getting people out quickly,"Il a dit. “I’ve got a lot of experience, I’m just going to improve on my strength and my speed. I’ve heard comments that I’m slow but I seem to land the shots and get the job done.”
It was the third time during his career that Hanks, from Newark, N.J., has been knocked down by a left hook.
Earlier in the night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Adonis Stevenson’s five-and-a-half year reign as the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World ended as Oleksandr Gvozdyk dethroned boxing’s longest reigning champion with a devastating 11th round knockout from Videotron Center in Quebec City. VIDEO: https://s.sho.com/2BMNZIx. Saturday’s one-fight telecast from Quebec City will replay on Monday, Décembre 3 à 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME and will be available on SHOWTIME ANYTIME® and SHOWTIME on DEMAND®. Le BOXE SHOWTIME: SPECIAL EDITION streamed live on SHOWTIME Sports social platforms and is archived on theSHO Sports YouTubechannel andFacebook page.
